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Job Presentation. Our offices. A strong and dynamic job market. A booming economy Low unemployment Skill shortages Benefits of the working holiday visa Minimum wages Internships Sponsorships. Members Area. T o access the Members Area: USER NAME = Email address
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A strong anddynamic job market • A booming economy • Low unemployment • Skill shortages • Benefits of the working holiday visa • Minimum wages • Internships • Sponsorships
Members Area To access the Members Area: USER NAME = Email address PASSWORD = Membership number
The Resume • The purpose of the resume • Use the resume builder on our website (www.worknholiday.com) • The photo • Let us correct/improve your resume • Let us be your referee (character reference)
The Cover Letter • Why do I need a cover letter? • How and when do I use it? • Find a template in the members area
How to apply for jobs ? • Read the job description very carefully • Adapt your resume; tailor your application • Identify the selection criteria • Follow-up • When? • What do I say? • Keep track of what you’ve done
Interview • Be prepared • Career minded not travel minded • Job Assistance Manual • Interview simulation • The interview may lead to a trial • Unpaid trials are illegal
Fruit Picking / Farm Work • Harvest Jobs • Harvest Guide: 1800 062 332 • www.harvesttrail.gov.au • www.aussiefarmjobs.com • Working hostels • www.jobfortraveller.com.au • www.hostelz.com • www.reisebine.de (German)
WWOOF • Volunteer program 4-6 hours/day for free board and accommodation • 1 year membership for $65
Hospitality Practical courses you may need: • RSA • RCG • Barista
Retail • Shop Assistant • Stock Control • Shelving
Manufacturing • Assembly & Process Work • Pickers & Packers • Warehousing, Storage & Distribution
Construction • White Card • Steel capped boots • High visibility vest
Child Care • Au Pair • Nanny (Live-in or Live-out) • Child Care Assistant
Office Jobs • Administrative Assistant • Receptionist • Office support staff • Call centre staff • PA & Secretarial Staff
Tax Rates (Source: www.ato.gov.au) Generally, you are an Australian resident for tax purposes if any of the following applies: • you have been in Australia continuously for six months or more, and for most of the time you have been: • in the same job, and • living in the same place • you have been in Australia for more than half of the financial year, unless • your usual home is overseas, and • you do not intend to live in Australia.” • Foreignresidents • Residentfortaxpurposes CPA - Certified Practising Accountant http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/apps/finder/cpa/showfind.aspx
Conclusion • Personalise/ adapt your applications • Prepareyour interviews thoroughly • Follow-upon every application you’ve sent • Build a rapport with prospective employers • Be patient/ persistent/ positive